Sara hurriedly got down the stairs as she was late due to Shubman and she didn't want to hear any taunts from bua ji but as she was on the last step her leg slipped and she was about to fall but a hand caught her waist.

Her eyes were closed in fear but soon she opened them when the touch on her waist lingered too long and moved the hand making her uncomfortable.

She was about to push him away when her hand was held and she was pulled out of the grip making her collide with Shubman's chest.

She glanced up and saw that he was glaring at the man who had helped her. She looked at the man and felt uncomfortable under his gaze because he was looking at her naked waist and stomach.

She quickly adjusted her saree properly and Shubman held her waist pulling her in his embrace as if conveying her that she is safe.

"How dare you touch her with your filthy hands Viraj."

"Ohh Shubman what are you saying, instead you should thank me cause I saved your wife from falling."

He said innocently blinking his eyes and Shubman's grip on Sara's waist tightened.

"Sara go mummy is calling you."

She looked at his pointed finger and it was true, Keart was actually calling her. Once Sara went away Shubman took slow steps towards Viraj and kept his hand on his shoulder.

"See Viraj, this is Riya's wedding so I don't want any drama cause Riya is special to me. But I am warning you, even if I see you near any woman and specially my wife and sister with your dirty eyes I will not think once but pluck them out of your eye sockets and you better keep your hands to yourself or you won't have them with you for too long. Got it?"

He lightly tapped his cheek and went away with a smirk while Viraj scoffed, he was furious. The only person who could shut him off was Shubman Gill and he never liked it. Shubman was the perfect guy and he had everything what he ever dreamt of. Even his own father, when he was alive wanted Viraj to be what Shubman was which made him hate Shubman more and not to forget what Shubman had did to him once.

He turned around and saw Shubman happily walking after Sara with a pout. He cringed at the sight and turned around only for his eyes to collide with Shahneel's eyes but this time she didn't have the usual cold demeanor which she used to have.

She was relaxed and happy with her husband by her side which made him more furious. Gill siblings were never supposed to be happy but here they had everything which he and his sister could only dream of.

While passing by Shahneel discreetly shower Viraj her middle finger and then intertwined her hand on her husband's biceps who happily led her ahead.

"Why the hell is he invited Mummy?"

"Beta Shub you know na how your bua ji is. She was adamant that she wanted him here or else she won't attend Riya's marriage and you know how much Riya's father loves his sister. For this time please be patient, bua ji has promised us he won't do anything."

Shubman chuckled humorlessly and went away from there. He decided not to focus on Viraj and keep his mind sane but his mind kept drifting to Sara's safety, cause this time he knew Shahneel had her husband with her.

His eyes momentarily scanned through the crowd as they prepared for Riya's haldi ceremony and landed on Sara who was sitting with the wives of his other cousins making the turmeric paste.

She had no experience of handling such big families but still she did, only for him making his heart flutter. She looked ethereal in that yellow net saree today. Her hair open and slightly curled at the ends. Her neck, adorned with simple jewellery and her ears held the weight of the heavy jhumkas.

Her giggles became loud as one of Shubman's sister who was elder than him shared about his mischievous antics he did to annoy his teachers. No wonder Shubman was and is very naughty but since the time he was here he was distant and always angry which made Sara wonder what could have happened.

Shubman got busy in work but still kept his eyes on Sara ensuring she was safe. After a few hours someone told Sara that bua ji was calling her in her room for some work.

Sara obliged and went towards bua ji's room. She was sitting on the bed and beside her was Viraj, as soon as Sara entered his eyes scanned her body from top to bottom and Sara shifted uncomfortably in her place.

"Bua ji aapne bulaya?"

"Haa maine bulaya. Socha kuch jaan lu tumhare baare mai."

"Puchiye na."

"Doctor ho na tum?"

"Ji buaji."

"Hmmm shaadi ko kitne din ho gaye?"

"Umm abhi thode din mai 7 mahine ho jayenge."

"7 mahine aur abhi tak khush khabar nahi aayi. Kyu? Khush rakhti ho na humare Shub ko? Ya tumhari soch un modern ladkiyo jaisi hai jinhe time chahiye hota hai."

"Bua ji aap ye kya bol rahi hai aisa kuch nahi hai.."

"Phir baccha kyu nahi aaya hai abhi tak? Kahi tum kuch chupa toh nahi rahi."

"Maa mujhe nahi lagta, usse pucho kahi Shubman mai toh koi problem.."

"Viraj mai baat kr rahi hu na. Mere Shubman mai koi dosh nahi hai. Ye ladki manhus hai. Tum chup kro."

"Bua ji aisa kuch nahi hai, abhi mai aur Shub re.."

"Shub? Biwi ho na apne pati ka naam logi? Aur maine suna tumhe usse baat krte. Maa baap ne kuch sikhaya nahi hai kya? Apne pati se aise tu tu mai mai baat krte hai?"

"Humare mai krte hai bua ji."

Shubman's loud voice rang and Sara sighed in relief. Her hands which were clutching the pallu of her saare were held by Shubman and he pulled her closer.

"Shub beta.."

"Nahi bua ji, suniye toh. Maine kaha hai usse mujhse tum krke baat krne ko. Mujhe koi problem nahi hai. Aur rahi baat bacche ki toh mujhe abhi baccha nahi chahiye. Meri marzi jab hogi tab kr lenge baccha aapko beech mai aane ki zarurat nahi hai. Ye mera aur Sara ka personal matter hai. Aur na hi Sara mai koi dosh hai nahi mujhme. Aapke bete se kahiye chup chap shaadi attend kre mere muh lagne ki koshish na kre aur meri family se dur rahe warna aapko yaad to hoga hi.."

He gave her a tight lipped smile before pulling Sara out of the room and walking towards their room. As soon as they were in the room Shubman pinned her to the wall.

"You..tumhari zaban kisine kaati thi kya?"

He shouted at her and she flinched, why the fuck was he shouting at her when it was not her mistake. Hell even if it would have, he would have never shouted at her. She knew him.

"Ab kyu bolti band hai? Bolo na. Jab woh tumhari itni buri insult kr rahe the. Tumhe itna sab kuch bol rahe the tab kyu chup thi? Aise toh din bhar bakbak krti rehti ho na."

"Shub it's..it's hurting me."

She pointed at her shoulders which he had held tightly and he immediately released them pulling her closer examining the area for any marks.

"Shit..I..I am so sorry. I didn't mean to..oh no come here I will apply the ointment."

"Shub.."

She kept her hand on his mouth and he stopped speaking. She rested her head on his chest and he sighed hugging her.

"It's okay. It's not that much. But please calm down."

"I am..I am calm."

She looks up and he was actually calm. She held his hand and kissed his knuckles making him smile.

"I am sorry for shouting. I am just frustrated a little."

"A little..?"

She chuckled and he grinned sheepishly.

"Ok not a little, a lot."

"Why?"

"Uhh it's a long story."

"And I have all the time in the world to hear you out, tell me."

She said and pulled his hand making him sit on the bed before settling herself in his lap. He held her waist making her steady and rested his head on her chest while she ruffled his hair.

"I..it was when I was selected for Indian Cricket team for the first time. Viraj and Radha are siblings, me and my other cousins never liked them but had to endure them because Bua ji loves all of us a lot. We were here when I received that call and everyone celebrated except Viraj. I didn't pay much attention as we all were happy. But later when everything settled down I saw that Shahneel di was missing and so was Viraj. I tried searching for her but she was no where. I didn't inform anyone cause I never wanted them to be tensed in such a happy situation and that's when I went to the terrace."

His words died in his mouth but Sara tightened her embrace and he sighed, a lone tear escaping from his eyes. Her embrace only pushed him further to take it all out of his heart.

"There he was harassing Di. He was raging like a bull and..and touching her everywhere. Di was shouting but no one heard. I went there and pushed him. Di quickly hid behind me. She was so scared you know, I confronted him and he said he always liked di and would marry her one day so he was trying to get to know her. I slapped him. He was angry again, he said he doesn't like us and will never let both of us succeed in life. We even told our parents everything and they confronted him. But how could I let go so easily? Hai na? He tried to touch my sister, that son of a bitch deserved punishment. So I poured hot water on his..on his dick when he was asleep. He must think twice before touching any girl. After that he tried telling everyone what I did but no one believed him cause I was very sincere since childhood. Radha knew all this, and yet she supported him which made me hate her more and so did my other siblings. After that no one from our family contacted them but my youngest uncle always loved bua ji like a mother so we had to accept everything and move on. Since then he never came in my site but today he did and he touched you with his dirty hands."

He whispered the last part and rubbed Sara's waist where he could clearly remember his hands were. He gazed up and saw Sara in tears.

"Di..di had to go through so much..and still that fucker has the audacity to come here again. How could he?"

"Shh it's okay, I have given him proper warning. I can assure you he won't do that again."

"How can people stoop so low Shub."

He didn't say anything just hugged her more tight hiding his face in her neck.

"And you know what, you did good. Mai hoti toh I would have cut his dick but it's okay. I am so proud of you and di."

Shubman chuckled at her words and she smiled. He kissed her cheek with a pop sound.

"If you feel anything unsafe directly come to me ok? I don't have to worry about Di cause jiju is there for her and he even knows about all this but I worry for you. Kabhi kabhi you become too naive. Don't let him come to you or even roam around you. Waise toh I won't leave your side but still.."

"Ok patidev I won't. As soon as I feel uncomfortable I will come to you and if you are not present I will go to maa papa. Bas?"

"Good girl and sorry again for shouting at you. I just lost my control seeing him there and then bua ji was muttering nonsense."

"It's okay leave it now, let's go down. We have loads of work to do."

"Hmm, I know."

"Toh chalo abhi hmm hmm kya kr rahe ho?"

"Madam you are sitting on my lap."

She quickly got up and he laughed while she took joined him adjusting her saree.

"Waise..did I tell you, that you look so ethereal today. You look mine."

She gave him a her beautiful smile which was enough for him to make his day and kissing his cheek she ran away while he stood there for a while contemplating the moment.
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Here we go with the next chapter,do tell me how did you like it!

What the hell have I written guys😭😭, I don't know and don't even ask me but I promise the next chapters will be good. I was clueless while writing this one🥲

So this is what Viraj and Radha had done and I think it clearly justified Shubman's punishment 😸😸! To be honest I won't drag this Viraj and Radha drama anymore cause we have many more things to focus on.

But if you guys want some drama between them, do tell me in the comments I will try to pen it down!

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